Best Male Singers of the 20th Century


There is an interesting current discussion about the best female vocalists on CD. I have my own ideas about the best male singers (any category) of the 20th Century, but would like to hear other opinions.
sdcampbell
Oh, by the way... this thread asked for opinions. Connick Jr. was MY opinion, so it surely does belong in this thread. Again, that's just my opinion. Was that repetitive?
Definitely IMO the prophet Edward Kaspel from The Legendary Pink Dots. Has anyone here ever heard him?
Two of my favorite male voices are Nat King Cole And Shawn Phillips (Second Contribution -1970 )